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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.32, 14,795.68 and 4,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.32, 14,795.68 and 4,667.52 is: 6,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.32 : 14,795.68 = 4,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.32/14,795.68 = 4,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.32x = 14,795.68 × 4,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.32x = 69,059,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,059,132.31/9,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.23

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